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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804.96 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804.96 and 262.59 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804.96 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804.96 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804.96 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 211,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,374.45/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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