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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 805.38 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 805.38 and 248.68 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 805.38 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/805.38 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 805.38 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 200,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,281.90/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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