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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 802.28 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 802.28 and 246.10 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 802.28 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/802.28 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 802.28 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 197,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,439.72/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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