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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 801.37 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 801.37 and 260.17 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 801.37 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/801.37 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 801.37 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 208,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,488.43/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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