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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.85, 801.19 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.85, 801.19 and 260.73 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.85 : 801.19 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.85/801.19 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.85x = 801.19 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.85x = 208,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,892.97/534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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