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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 801.36 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 801.36 and 245.60 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 801.36 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/801.36 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 801.36 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 196,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,814.02/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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