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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 802.05 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 802.05 and 260.90 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 802.05 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/802.05 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 802.05 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 209,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,254.85/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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