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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.81 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.81 and 246.63 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.81 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.81 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.81 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 197,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,997.03/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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