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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.00, 803.93 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.00, 803.93 and 247.64 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.00 : 803.93 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.00/803.93 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.00x = 803.93 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.00x = 199,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,079.97/536.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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