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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 805.66 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 805.66 and 263.14 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 805.66 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/805.66 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 805.66 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 212,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,001.37/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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