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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 801.95 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 801.95 and 260.67 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 801.95 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/801.95 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 801.95 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 209,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,044.31/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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