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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 801.86 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 801.86 and 260.39 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 801.86 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/801.86 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 801.86 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 208,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,798.98/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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