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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 800.70 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 800.70 and 245.26 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 800.70 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/800.70 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 800.70 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 196,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,379.68/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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