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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 803.75 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 803.75 and 247.04 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 803.75 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/803.75 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 803.75 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 198,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,553.15/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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