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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.39 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.39 and 245.64 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.39 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.39 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.39 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 196,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,853.44/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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