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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 804.35 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 804.35 and 247.68 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 804.35 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/804.35 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 804.35 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 199,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,221.41/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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