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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.02 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.02 and 260.92 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.02 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.02 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.02 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 209,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263.06/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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