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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 803.98 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 803.98 and 258.47 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 803.98 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/803.98 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 803.98 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 207,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,804.71/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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