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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 803.56 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 803.56 and 262.08 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 803.56 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/803.56 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 803.56 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 210,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,597.00/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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