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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.85, 805.36 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.85, 805.36 and 262.96 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.85 : 805.36 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.85/805.36 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.85x = 805.36 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.85x = 211,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,777.47/536.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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