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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 802.76 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 802.76 and 261.09 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 802.76 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/802.76 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 802.76 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 209,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,592.61/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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