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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 801.01 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 801.01 and 241.59 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 801.01 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/801.01 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 801.01 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 193,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,513.30/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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