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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 802.56 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 802.56 and 246.26 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 802.56 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/802.56 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 802.56 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 197,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,638.43/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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