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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 804 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 804 and 247.56 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 804 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/804 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 804 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 199,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,038.24/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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