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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 802.72 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 802.72 and 292.33 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 802.72 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/802.72 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 802.72 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 234,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,659.14/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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