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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 804.39 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 804.39 and 262.16 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 804.39 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/804.39 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 804.39 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 210,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,874.86/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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