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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 801.87 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 801.87 and 260.45 is: 390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 801.87 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/801.87 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 801.87 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 208,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,843.03/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.37

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