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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 801.05 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 801.05 and 245.55 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 801.05 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/801.05 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 801.05 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 196,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,696.60/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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