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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 805.41 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 805.41 and 263.34 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 805.41 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/805.41 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 805.41 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 212,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,096.67/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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