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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 799.84 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 799.84 and 260.28 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 799.84 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/799.84 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 799.84 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 208,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,182.36/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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