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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 804.18 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 804.18 and 247.76 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 804.18 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/804.18 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 804.18 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 199,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,243.64/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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