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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 801.30 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 801.30 and 245.20 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 801.30 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/801.30 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 801.30 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 196,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,478.76/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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