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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 801.87 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 801.87 and 260.49 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 801.87 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/801.87 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 801.87 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 208,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,873.80/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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