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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 804.23 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 804.23 and 292.55 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 804.23 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/804.23 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 804.23 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 235,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,272.00/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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