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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.44, 799.62 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.44, 799.62 and 244.44 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 799.62 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/799.62 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 799.62 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 195,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,459.11/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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