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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 803.66 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 803.66 and 275.51 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 803.66 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/803.66 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 803.66 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 221,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,417.00/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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