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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.85, 802.36 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.85, 802.36 and 260.96 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.85 : 802.36 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.85/802.36 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.85x = 802.36 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.85x = 209,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,382.10/534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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