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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.31, 804.54 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.31, 804.54 and 262.21 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.31 : 804.54 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.31/804.54 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.31x = 804.54 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.31x = 210,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,958.43/536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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