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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 802.71 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 802.71 and 261.23 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 802.71 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/802.71 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 802.71 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 209,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,687.92/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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