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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 802.06 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 802.06 and 261.07 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 802.06 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/802.06 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 802.06 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 209,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,393.80/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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