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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.35 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.35 and 261.09 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.35 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.35 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.35 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 209,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,485.56/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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