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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 801.82 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 801.82 and 242.68 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 801.82 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/801.82 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 801.82 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 194,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,585.68/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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