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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.09 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.09 and 260.64 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.09 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.09 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.09 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 208,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,796.10/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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