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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.89, 805.69 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.89, 805.69 and 244.74 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.89 : 805.69 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.89/805.69 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.89x = 805.69 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.89x = 197,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,184.57/536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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