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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 804.93 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 804.93 and 247.86 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 804.93 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/804.93 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 804.93 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 199,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,509.95/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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