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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 804.21 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 804.21 and 262.41 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 804.21 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/804.21 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 804.21 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 211,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,032.75/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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