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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 804.58 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 804.58 and 273.43 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 804.58 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/804.58 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 804.58 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 219,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,996.31/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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