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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.39 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.39 and 261.62 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.39 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.39 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.39 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 210,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,182.89/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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