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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 802.89 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 802.89 and 261.30 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 802.89 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/802.89 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 802.89 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 209,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,795.16/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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