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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.65, 805.37 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.65, 805.37 and 244.48 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.65 : 805.37 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.65/805.37 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.65x = 805.37 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.65x = 196,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,896.95/536.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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