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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 802.58 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 802.58 and 261.20 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 802.58 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/802.58 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 802.58 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 209,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,633.90/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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