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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.69 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.69 and 260.28 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.69 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.69 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.69 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 208,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,402.29/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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