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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 804.20 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 804.20 and 247.50 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 804.20 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/804.20 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 804.20 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 199,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,038.26/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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