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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 801.77 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 801.77 and 260.84 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 801.77 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/801.77 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 801.77 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 209,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,128.37/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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