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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 804.71 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 804.71 and 293.06 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 804.71 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/804.71 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 804.71 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 235,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,826.85/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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