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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.48, 805.08 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.48, 805.08 and 293.12 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.48 : 805.08 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.48/805.08 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.48x = 805.08 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.48x = 235,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,985.05/536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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