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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.28 and 262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.28 and 262.93 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.28 = 262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.28 = 262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.28 × 262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 211,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,469.34/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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