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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 804.36 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 804.36 and 247.60 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 804.36 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/804.36 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 804.36 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 199,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,159.54/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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