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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 803.79 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 803.79 and 292.86 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 803.79 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/803.79 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 803.79 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 235,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,397.94/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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