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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 801.67 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 801.67 and 260.73 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 801.67 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/801.67 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 801.67 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 209,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,021.12/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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