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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 801.15 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 801.15 and 260.20 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 801.15 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/801.15 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 801.15 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 208,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,459.23/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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