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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 803.39 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 803.39 and 292.19 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 803.39 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/803.39 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 803.39 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 234,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,737.05/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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