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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 803 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 803 and 246.53 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 803 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/803 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 803 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 197,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,963.59/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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