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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 801.77 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 801.77 and 260.34 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 801.77 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/801.77 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 801.77 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 208,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,731.50/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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