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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 802.98 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 802.98 and 246.54 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 802.98 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/802.98 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 802.98 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 197,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,966.69/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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