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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.50 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.50 and 276.43 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.50 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.50 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.50 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 222,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,387.94/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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