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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 802.83 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 802.83 and 261.22 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 802.83 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/802.83 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 802.83 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 209,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,715.25/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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