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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 803.93 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 803.93 and 262.14 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 803.93 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/803.93 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 803.93 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 210,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,740.90/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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