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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 803.37 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 803.37 and 247.26 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 803.37 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/803.37 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 803.37 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 198,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,641.27/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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