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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.46, 798.96 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.46, 798.96 and 243.86 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.46 : 798.96 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.46/798.96 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.46x = 798.96 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.46x = 194,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,834.39/532.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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