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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 805.17 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 805.17 and 262.87 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 805.17 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/805.17 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 805.17 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 211,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,655.04/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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