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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.77 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.77 and 245.88 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.77 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.77 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.77 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 197,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,133.97/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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