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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.54 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.54 and 241.83 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.54 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.54 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.54 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 193,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,836.42/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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