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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 802.71 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 802.71 and 246.38 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 802.71 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/802.71 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 802.71 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 197,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,767.68/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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