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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 805.55 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 805.55 and 276.76 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 805.55 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/805.55 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 805.55 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 222,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,940.62/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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