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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 801.12 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 801.12 and 260.01 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 801.12 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/801.12 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 801.12 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 208,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,299.21/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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