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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.36, 803.66 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.36, 803.66 and 293.09 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.36 : 803.66 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.36/803.66 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.36x = 803.66 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.36x = 235,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,539.23/536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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