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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 800.52 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 800.52 and 245.04 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 800.52 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/800.52 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 800.52 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 196,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,159.42/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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