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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 805.11 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 805.11 and 293.14 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 805.11 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/805.11 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 805.11 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 236,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,009.95/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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