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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 804.94 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 804.94 and 262.72 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 804.94 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/804.94 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 804.94 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 211,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,473.84/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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