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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 805.25 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 805.25 and 276.68 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 805.25 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/805.25 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 805.25 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 222,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,799.27/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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