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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 801.55 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 801.55 and 241.80 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 801.55 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/801.55 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 801.55 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 193,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,812.09/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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