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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 804.38 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 804.38 and 292.32 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 804.38 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/804.38 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 804.38 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 235,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,136.36/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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