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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 803.51 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 803.51 and 247.12 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 803.51 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/803.51 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 803.51 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 198,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,564.01/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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