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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 801.93 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 801.93 and 245.86 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 801.93 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/801.93 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 801.93 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 197,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,162.51/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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