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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 802.20 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 802.20 and 246.08 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 802.20 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/802.20 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 802.20 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 197,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,405.38/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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