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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.77, 805.42 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.77, 805.42 and 244.48 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.77 : 805.42 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.77/805.42 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.77x = 805.42 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.77x = 196,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,909.08/536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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