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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 802.80 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 802.80 and 246.20 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 802.80 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/802.80 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 802.80 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 197,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,649.36/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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