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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.54 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.54 and 243.88 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.54 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.54 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.54 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 196,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,211.22/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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