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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.50 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.50 and 263.02 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.50 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.50 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.50 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 211,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,862.61/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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