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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 804.48 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 804.48 and 262.14 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 804.48 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/804.48 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 804.48 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 210,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,883.86/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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