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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 802.38 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 802.38 and 260.85 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 802.38 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/802.38 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 802.38 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 209,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,300.82/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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