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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.53, 804.69 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.53, 804.69 and 262.54 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.53 : 804.69 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.53/804.69 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.53x = 804.69 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.53x = 211,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,263.31/536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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