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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 805.47 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 805.47 and 292.98 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 805.47 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/805.47 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 805.47 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 235,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,986.60/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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