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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 801.10 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 801.10 and 260.09 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 801.10 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/801.10 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 801.10 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 208,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,355.54/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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