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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.35 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.35 and 261.77 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.35 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.35 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.35 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 210,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,289.24/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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