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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 801.99 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 801.99 and 260.75 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 801.99 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/801.99 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 801.99 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 209,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,116.89/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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