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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 804.49 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 804.49 and 262.40 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 804.49 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/804.49 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 804.49 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 211,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,093.50/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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