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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.66, 797.90 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.66, 797.90 and 244.30 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.66 : 797.90 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.66/797.90 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.66x = 797.90 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.66x = 194,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,926.97/532.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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