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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.17 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.17 and 276.80 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.17 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.17 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.17 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 222,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,872.60/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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