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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 802.08 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 802.08 and 260.72 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 802.08 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/802.08 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 802.08 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 209,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112.98/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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