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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 801.07 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 801.07 and 241.50 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 801.07 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/801.07 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 801.07 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 193,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,455.70/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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