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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 801.12 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 801.12 and 260.12 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 801.12 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/801.12 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 801.12 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 208,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,387.33/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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