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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 801.02 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 801.02 and 245.53 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 801.02 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/801.02 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 801.02 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 196,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,676.06/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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