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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 803.14 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 803.14 and 261.74 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 803.14 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/803.14 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 803.14 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 210,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,213.86/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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