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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 798.97 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 798.97 and 240.31 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 798.97 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/798.97 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 798.97 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 192,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,000.48/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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