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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.20, 803.97 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.20, 803.97 and 258.46 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.20 : 803.97 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.20/803.97 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.20x = 803.97 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.20x = 207,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,792.08/536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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