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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 804.28 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 804.28 and 244.20 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 804.28 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/804.28 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 804.28 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 196,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,401.32/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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