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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 804.84 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 804.84 and 244.05 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 804.84 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/804.84 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 804.84 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 196,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,421.20/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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