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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 802.31 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 802.31 and 260.21 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 802.31 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/802.31 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 802.31 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 208,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,769.79/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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