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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 803.78 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 803.78 and 258.66 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 803.78 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/803.78 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 803.78 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 207,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,905.73/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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