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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 799.71 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 799.71 and 259.41 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 799.71 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/799.71 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 799.71 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 207,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,452.77/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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