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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.30 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.30 and 272.79 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.30 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.30 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.30 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 219,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,405.00/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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