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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 803.42 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 803.42 and 247.06 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 803.42 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/803.42 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 803.42 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 198,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,490.32/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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