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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.77, 804.75 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.77, 804.75 and 276.49 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.77 : 804.75 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.77/804.75 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.77x = 804.75 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.77x = 222,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,505.33/536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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