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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 802.54 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 802.54 and 246.42 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 802.54 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/802.54 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 802.54 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 197,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,761.91/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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