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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 801.18 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 801.18 and 245.48 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 801.18 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/801.18 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 801.18 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 196,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673.67/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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