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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 804.87 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 804.87 and 276.62 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 804.87 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/804.87 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 804.87 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 222,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,639.12/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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