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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 802.60 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 802.60 and 260.96 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 802.60 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/802.60 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 802.60 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 209,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,446.50/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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