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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 806.51 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 806.51 and 260.28 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 806.51 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/806.51 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 806.51 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 209,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,918.42/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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