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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 804 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 804 and 292.32 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 804 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/804 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 804 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 235,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,025.28/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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