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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 804.14 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 804.14 and 247.54 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 804.14 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/804.14 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 804.14 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 199,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,056.82/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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