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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 803.31 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 803.31 and 292.12 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 803.31 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/803.31 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 803.31 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 234,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,662.92/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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