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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 804.95 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 804.95 and 276.93 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 804.95 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/804.95 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 804.95 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 222,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,913.42/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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