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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 804.64 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 804.64 and 247.89 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 804.64 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/804.64 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 804.64 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 199,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,462.21/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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