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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 804.76 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 804.76 and 293.02 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 804.76 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/804.76 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 804.76 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 235,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,808.03/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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