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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 804.38 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 804.38 and 247.50 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 804.38 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/804.38 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 804.38 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 199,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,084.05/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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