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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 804.87 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 804.87 and 276.33 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 804.87 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/804.87 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 804.87 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 222,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,409.73/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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