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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.79 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.79 and 292.23 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.79 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.79 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.79 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 234,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,891.55/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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