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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 804.42 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 804.42 and 258.92 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 804.42 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/804.42 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 804.42 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 208,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276.40/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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