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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.00, 804.40 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.00, 804.40 and 392.09 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.00 : 804.40 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.00/804.40 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.00x = 804.40 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.00x = 315,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,392.19/536.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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