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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.30 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.30 and 245.43 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.30 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.30 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.30 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 196,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,663.06/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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