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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 804.94 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 804.94 and 289.88 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 804.94 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/804.94 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 804.94 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 233,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,334.28/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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