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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 799.26 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 799.26 and 244.28 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 799.26 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/799.26 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 799.26 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 195,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,243.23/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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