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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 803.16 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 803.16 and 261.36 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 803.16 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/803.16 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 803.16 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 209,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,913.90/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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