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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 805.26 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 805.26 and 248.20 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 805.26 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/805.26 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 805.26 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 199,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,865.53/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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