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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.46, 801.87 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.46, 801.87 and 246.10 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.46 : 801.87 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.46/801.87 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.46x = 801.87 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.46x = 197,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,340.21/534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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