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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.24 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.24 and 245.68 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.24 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.24 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.24 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 196,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,848.64/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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