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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 803.01 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 803.01 and 292.35 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 803.01 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/803.01 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 803.01 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 234,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,759.97/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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