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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 799.09 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 799.09 and 244.13 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 799.09 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/799.09 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 799.09 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 195,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,077.24/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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