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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 798.92 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 798.92 and 244.04 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 798.92 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/798.92 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 798.92 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 194,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,967.22/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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