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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 801.54 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 801.54 and 260.86 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 801.54 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/801.54 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 801.54 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 209,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,089.72/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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