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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.68 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.68 and 261.87 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.68 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.68 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.68 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 210,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,458.37/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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