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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 801.11 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 801.11 and 241.71 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 801.11 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/801.11 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 801.11 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 193,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,636.90/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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