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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 801.15 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 801.15 and 245.50 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 801.15 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/801.15 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 801.15 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 196,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,682.33/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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