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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 801.84 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 801.84 and 260.56 is: 390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 801.84 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/801.84 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 801.84 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 208,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,927.43/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.96

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