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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 800.79 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 800.79 and 241.48 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 800.79 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/800.79 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 800.79 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 193,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,374.86/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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