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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 804.42 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 804.42 and 292.58 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 804.42 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/804.42 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 804.42 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 235,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,357.20/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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