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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 802.71 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 802.71 and 261.41 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 802.71 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/802.71 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 802.71 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 209,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,836.42/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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