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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 801.02 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 801.02 and 245.25 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 801.02 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/801.02 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 801.02 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 196,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,450.77/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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