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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.73, 804.69 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.73, 804.69 and 276.34 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.73 : 804.69 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.73/804.69 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.73x = 804.69 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.73x = 222,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,368.03/536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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