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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 804.63 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 804.63 and 247.88 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 804.63 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/804.63 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 804.63 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 199,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,451.68/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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