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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.17, 805.14 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.17, 805.14 and 262.66 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.17 : 805.14 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.17/805.14 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.17x = 805.14 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.17x = 211,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,474.05/537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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