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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 803.67 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 803.67 and 247.51 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 803.67 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/803.67 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 803.67 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 198,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,916.36/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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