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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 804.31 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 804.31 and 262.17 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 804.31 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/804.31 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 804.31 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 210,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,865.30/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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