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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.53, 804.59 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.53, 804.59 and 292.93 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.53 : 804.59 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.53/804.59 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.53x = 804.59 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.53x = 235,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,684.53/536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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