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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 801.15 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 801.15 and 245.54 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 801.15 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/801.15 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 801.15 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 196,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,714.37/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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