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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 800.96 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 800.96 and 245.28 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 800.96 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/800.96 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 800.96 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 196,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459.47/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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