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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 803.27 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 803.27 and 246.88 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 803.27 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/803.27 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 803.27 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 198,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,311.30/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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