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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 802.65 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 802.65 and 261.20 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 802.65 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/802.65 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 802.65 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 209,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,652.18/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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