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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 798.44 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 798.44 and 243.76 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 798.44 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/798.44 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 798.44 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 194,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,627.73/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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