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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.50, 798.90 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.50, 798.90 and 244.14 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.50 : 798.90 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.50/798.90 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.50x = 798.90 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.50x = 195,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,043.45/532.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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