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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.62, 805.06 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.62, 805.06 and 244.02 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.62 : 805.06 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.62/805.06 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.62x = 805.06 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.62x = 196,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,450.74/536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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