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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 803.78 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 803.78 and 247.10 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 803.78 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/803.78 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 803.78 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 198,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,614.04/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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