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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.18 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.18 and 246.03 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.18 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.18 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.18 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 197,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,114.32/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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