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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 803.72 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 803.72 and 243.54 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 803.72 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/803.72 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 803.72 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 195,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,738.58/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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