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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 804.47 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 804.47 and 247.51 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 804.47 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/804.47 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 804.47 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 199,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,114.37/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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