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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.04 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.04 and 246.72 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.04 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.04 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.04 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 198,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,126.03/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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