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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 798.55 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 798.55 and 244.01 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 798.55 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/798.55 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 798.55 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 194,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,854.19/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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