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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.68, 806.22 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.68, 806.22 and 263.70 is: 395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.68 : 806.22 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.68/806.22 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.68x = 806.22 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.68x = 212,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,600.21/537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.40

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