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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 798.52 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 798.52 and 243.72 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 798.52 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/798.52 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 798.52 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 194,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,614.91/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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