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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.91 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.91 and 243.43 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.91 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.91 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.91 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 195,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,450.98/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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