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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 804.45 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 804.45 and 243.79 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 804.45 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/804.45 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 804.45 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 196,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,113.94/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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