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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 799.40 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 799.40 and 244.56 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 799.40 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/799.40 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 799.40 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 195,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,501.26/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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