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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 804.33 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 804.33 and 262.25 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 804.33 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/804.33 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 804.33 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 210,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,935.54/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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