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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 803.52 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 803.52 and 247.44 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 803.52 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/803.52 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 803.52 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 198,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,822.99/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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