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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 804.96 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 804.96 and 276.56 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 804.96 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/804.96 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 804.96 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 222,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,624.04/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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