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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 805.14 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 805.14 and 293.02 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 805.14 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/805.14 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 805.14 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 235,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,920.11/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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