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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 801.54 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 801.54 and 245.73 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 801.54 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/801.54 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 801.54 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 196,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,962.42/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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