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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 805.54 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 805.54 and 263.04 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 805.54 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/805.54 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 805.54 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 211,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,889.24/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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