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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 803.63 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 803.63 and 275.72 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 803.63 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/803.63 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 803.63 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 221,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,573.53/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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