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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 801.16 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 801.16 and 245.56 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 801.16 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/801.16 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 801.16 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 196,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,732.85/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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