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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 805.68 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 805.68 and 293.49 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 805.68 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/805.68 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 805.68 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 236,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,459.02/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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