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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.19 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.19 and 259.56 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.19 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.19 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.19 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 207,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,697.32/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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