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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 805.14 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 805.14 and 280.08 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 805.14 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/805.14 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 805.14 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 225,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,503.61/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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