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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 800.47 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 800.47 and 245.02 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 800.47 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/800.47 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 800.47 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 196,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,131.16/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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