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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 801.12 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 801.12 and 259.95 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 801.12 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/801.12 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 801.12 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 208,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,251.14/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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