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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.65, 798.71 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.65, 798.71 and 243.84 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.65 : 798.71 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.65/798.71 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.65x = 798.71 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.65x = 194,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,760.44/532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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