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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 804.53 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 804.53 and 262.67 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 804.53 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/804.53 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 804.53 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 211,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,325.90/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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