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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 803.49 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 803.49 and 293.15 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 803.49 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/803.49 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 803.49 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 235,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,539.08/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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