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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 803.70 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 803.70 and 292.40 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 803.70 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/803.70 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 803.70 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 235,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,001.88/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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