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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 801.85 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 801.85 and 245.94 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 801.85 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/801.85 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 801.85 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 197,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,206.99/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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