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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.51, 806.04 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.51, 806.04 and 263.52 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.51 : 806.04 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.51/806.04 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.51x = 806.04 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.51x = 212,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,407.66/537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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