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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 802.26 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 802.26 and 246.20 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 802.26 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/802.26 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 802.26 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 197,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,512.40/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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