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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 802.10 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 802.10 and 260.90 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 802.10 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/802.10 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 802.10 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 209,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267.89/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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