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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.06 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.06 and 260.35 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.06 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.06 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.06 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 208,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,553.97/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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