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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 804.95 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 804.95 and 248.03 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 804.95 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/804.95 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 804.95 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 199,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,650.51/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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