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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.06 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.06 and 245.64 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.06 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.06 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.06 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 196,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,772.38/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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