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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 803.49 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 803.49 and 275.91 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 803.49 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/803.49 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 803.49 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 221,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,690.93/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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