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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 804.60 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 804.60 and 292.05 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 804.60 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/804.60 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 804.60 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 234,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,983.43/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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