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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.57 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.57 and 242.48 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.57 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.57 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.57 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 194,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,608.57/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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