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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 805.25 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 805.25 and 248.03 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 805.25 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/805.25 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 805.25 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 199,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,726.16/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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