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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 803.64 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 803.64 and 247.28 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 803.64 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/803.64 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 803.64 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 198,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,724.10/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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