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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 805.43 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 805.43 and 292.96 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 805.43 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/805.43 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 805.43 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 235,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,958.77/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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