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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 803.96 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 803.96 and 247.44 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 803.96 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/803.96 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 803.96 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 198,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,931.86/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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