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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 802.29 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 802.29 and 261.08 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 802.29 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/802.29 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 802.29 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 209,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,461.87/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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