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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.06 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.06 and 292.62 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.06 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.06 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.06 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 235,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,284.04/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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