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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 804.12 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 804.12 and 247.28 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 804.12 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/804.12 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 804.12 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 198,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,842.79/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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