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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.88 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.88 and 292.04 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.88 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.88 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.88 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 234,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,765.12/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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