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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.29, 803.09 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.29, 803.09 and 261.34 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.29 : 803.09 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.29/803.09 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.29x = 803.09 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.29x = 209,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,878.19/535.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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