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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 803.56 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 803.56 and 243.33 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 803.56 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/803.56 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 803.56 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 195,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,527.09/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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