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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.76, 799.07 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.76, 799.07 and 244.13 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.76 : 799.07 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.76/799.07 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.76x = 799.07 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.76x = 195,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,071.74/532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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