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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.95, 799.31 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.95, 799.31 and 244.11 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.95 : 799.31 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.95/799.31 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.95x = 799.31 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.95x = 195,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,118.34/532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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