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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.66 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.66 and 248.57 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.66 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.66 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.66 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 200,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,257.64/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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