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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.47, 804.33 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.47, 804.33 and 276.36 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.47 : 804.33 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.47/804.33 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.47x = 804.33 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.47x = 222,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,286.15/536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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