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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 801.72 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 801.72 and 246 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 801.72 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/801.72 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 801.72 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 197,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,223.12/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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