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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 803.70 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 803.70 and 247.26 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 803.70 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/803.70 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 803.70 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 198,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,722.86/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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