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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 803.45 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 803.45 and 261.94 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 803.45 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/803.45 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 803.45 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 210,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,452.87/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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