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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 803.35 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 803.35 and 261.64 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 803.35 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/803.35 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 803.35 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 210,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,188.49/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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