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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 803.01 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 803.01 and 292.12 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 803.01 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/803.01 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 803.01 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 234,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,575.28/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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