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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 800.88 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 800.88 and 245.76 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 800.88 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/800.88 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 800.88 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 196,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,824.27/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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