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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 803.84 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 803.84 and 275.90 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 803.84 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/803.84 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 803.84 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 221,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,779.46/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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