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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.48 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.48 and 245.69 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.48 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.48 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.48 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 196,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,915.62/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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