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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 803.74 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 803.74 and 247.16 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 803.74 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/803.74 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 803.74 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 198,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,652.38/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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