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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 803.37 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 803.37 and 261.48 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 803.37 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/803.37 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 803.37 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 210,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,065.19/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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