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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 804.35 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 804.35 and 262.86 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 804.35 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/804.35 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 804.35 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 211,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,430.13/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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