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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 803.37 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 803.37 and 261.51 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 803.37 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/803.37 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 803.37 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 210,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,089.29/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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