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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 802.52 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 802.52 and 246.53 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 802.52 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/802.52 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 802.52 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 197,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,844.02/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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