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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 803.35 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 803.35 and 243.04 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 803.35 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/803.35 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 803.35 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 195,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,246.18/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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