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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 804.56 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 804.56 and 248.01 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 804.56 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/804.56 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 804.56 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 199,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,537.69/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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