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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 801.24 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 801.24 and 261.28 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 801.24 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/801.24 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 801.24 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 209,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347.99/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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