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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 803.04 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 803.04 and 246.72 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 803.04 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/803.04 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 803.04 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 198,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,126.03/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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