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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.50, 805.02 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.50, 805.02 and 248.01 is: 372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.50 : 805.02 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.50/805.02 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.50x = 805.02 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.50x = 199,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,653.01/536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.14

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