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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 803.32 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 803.32 and 243.68 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 803.32 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/803.32 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 803.32 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 195,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,753.02/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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