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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.50 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.50 and 242.52 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.50 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.50 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.50 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 194,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,622.30/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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