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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 802.14 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 802.14 and 246.20 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 802.14 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/802.14 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 802.14 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 197,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,486.87/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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