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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 804.24 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 804.24 and 262.16 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 804.24 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/804.24 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 804.24 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 210,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,835.54/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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