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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 803.84 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 803.84 and 247.26 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 803.84 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/803.84 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 803.84 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 198,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,756.24/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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