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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 805.20 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 805.20 and 292.89 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 805.20 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/805.20 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 805.20 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 235,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,835.03/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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