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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 804.42 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 804.42 and 247.38 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 804.42 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/804.42 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 804.42 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 198,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,997.42/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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