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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.34 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.34 and 247.08 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.34 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.34 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.34 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 198,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,489.25/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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