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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.31, 803.86 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.31, 803.86 and 292.01 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.31 : 803.86 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.31/803.86 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.31x = 803.86 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.31x = 234,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,730.41/535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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