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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 805.50 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 805.50 and 263.04 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 805.50 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/805.50 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 805.50 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 211,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,878.72/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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