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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 803.51 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 803.51 and 261.73 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 803.51 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/803.51 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 803.51 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 210,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,299.35/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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