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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 802.38 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 802.38 and 246.76 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 802.38 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/802.38 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 802.38 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 197,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,995.29/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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