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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 801.27 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 801.27 and 260.49 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 801.27 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/801.27 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 801.27 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 208,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,722.82/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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