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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 804 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 804 and 243.52 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 804 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/804 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 804 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 195,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790.08/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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