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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.41, 801.98 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.41, 801.98 and 241.99 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.41 : 801.98 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.41/801.98 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.41x = 801.98 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.41x = 194,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,069.93/534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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