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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 803.06 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 803.06 and 261.28 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 803.06 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/803.06 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 803.06 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 209,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,823.52/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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