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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.77, 799.14 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.77, 799.14 and 244.20 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.77 : 799.14 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.77/799.14 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.77x = 799.14 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.77x = 195,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,149.99/532.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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