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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.79, 804.87 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.79, 804.87 and 262.53 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.79 : 804.87 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.79/804.87 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.79x = 804.87 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.79x = 211,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,302.52/536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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