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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.41, 806.02 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.41, 806.02 and 263.41 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.41 : 806.02 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.41/806.02 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.41x = 806.02 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.41x = 212,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,311.05/537.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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