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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 804.50 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 804.50 and 247.53 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 804.50 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/804.50 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 804.50 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 199,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,137.89/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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