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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.50, 803.46 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.50, 803.46 and 261.92 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.50 : 803.46 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.50/803.46 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.50x = 803.46 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.50x = 210,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,442.24/536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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