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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 805.01 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 805.01 and 244.01 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 805.01 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/805.01 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 805.01 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 196,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,430.49/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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