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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.43, 806.04 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.43, 806.04 and 263.25 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.43 : 806.04 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.43/806.04 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.43x = 806.04 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.43x = 212,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,190.03/537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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