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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.66, 798.91 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.66, 798.91 and 244.06 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.66 : 798.91 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.66/798.91 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.66x = 798.91 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.66x = 194,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,981.97/532.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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