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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 802.23 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 802.23 and 261.37 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 802.23 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/802.23 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 802.23 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 209,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,678.86/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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