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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 803.51 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 803.51 and 246.91 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 803.51 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/803.51 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 803.51 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 198,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,391.41/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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