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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 805.01 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 805.01 and 293.15 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 805.01 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/805.01 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 805.01 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 235,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,983.19/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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