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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.48 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.48 and 244.35 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.48 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.48 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.48 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 196,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,819.04/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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