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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.86 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.86 and 246.60 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.86 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.86 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.86 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 197,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,985.28/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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