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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 803.31 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 803.31 and 261.84 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 803.31 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/803.31 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 803.31 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 210,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,338.69/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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