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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 803.29 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 803.29 and 243.41 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 803.29 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/803.29 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 803.29 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 195,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,525.33/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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