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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.87, 802.74 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.87, 802.74 and 261.16 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.87 : 802.74 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.87/802.74 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.87x = 802.74 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.87x = 209,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,643.58/535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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