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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 804.62 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 804.62 and 276.27 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 804.62 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/804.62 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 804.62 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 222,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,290.99/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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