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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 800.39 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 800.39 and 241.23 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 800.39 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/800.39 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 800.39 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 193,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,081.68/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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