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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 801.06 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 801.06 and 260.11 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 801.06 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/801.06 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 801.06 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 208,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,363.72/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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