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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.96 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.96 and 247.28 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.96 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.96 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.96 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 198,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,803.23/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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