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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 801.74 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535, 801.74 and 260.82 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 801.74 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/801.74 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 801.74 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 209,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,105.82/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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