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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 803.57 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 803.57 and 247.13 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 803.57 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/803.57 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 803.57 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 198,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.00/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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