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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 803.38 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 803.38 and 261.50 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 803.38 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/803.38 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 803.38 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 210,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,083.87/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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