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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 803.75 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 803.75 and 262.16 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 803.75 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/803.75 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 803.75 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 210,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,705.77/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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