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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 803.48 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 803.48 and 276.20 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 803.48 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/803.48 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 803.48 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 221,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,923.33/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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