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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.39 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.39 and 241.80 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.39 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.39 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.39 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 193,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,776.10/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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