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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 805.02 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 805.02 and 293.26 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 805.02 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/805.02 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 805.02 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 236,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,080.17/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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