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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 804.39 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 804.39 and 247.50 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 804.39 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/804.39 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 804.39 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 199,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,086.53/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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