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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 803.14 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 803.14 and 246.89 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 803.14 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/803.14 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 803.14 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 198,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,287.23/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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