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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.42, 800.16 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.42, 800.16 and 245.06 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.42 : 800.16 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.42/800.16 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.42x = 800.16 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.42x = 196,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,087.21/533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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