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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 805.01 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 805.01 and 276.98 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 805.01 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/805.01 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 805.01 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 222,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,966.26/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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