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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 804.41 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 804.41 and 292.58 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 804.41 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/804.41 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 804.41 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 235,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,354.28/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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