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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 801.10 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 801.10 and 260.02 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 801.10 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/801.10 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 801.10 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 208,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,296.72/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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