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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 804.47 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 804.47 and 292.61 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 804.47 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/804.47 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 804.47 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 235,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,396.51/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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