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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 801.44 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 801.44 and 245.54 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 801.44 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/801.44 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 801.44 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 196,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,782.18/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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