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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 803.52 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 803.52 and 247.20 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 803.52 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/803.52 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 803.52 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 198,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,630.14/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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