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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.16 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.16 and 247.64 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.16 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.16 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.16 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 199,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,142.18/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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