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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 804.84 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 804.84 and 276.45 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 804.84 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/804.84 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 804.84 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 222,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,498.02/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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