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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.60, 800.52 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.60, 800.52 and 245.12 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.60 : 800.52 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.60/800.52 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.60x = 800.52 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.60x = 196,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,223.46/533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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