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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 799.53 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 799.53 and 244.42 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 799.53 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/799.53 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 799.53 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 195,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,421.12/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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