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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 805.09 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 805.09 and 293.42 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 805.09 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/805.09 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 805.09 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 236,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231.34/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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