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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.73 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.73 and 243.27 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.73 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.73 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.73 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 195,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,278.91/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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