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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 804.27 and 258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 804.27 and 258.79 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 804.27 = 258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/804.27 = 258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 804.27 × 258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 208,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,131.72/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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