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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 804.42 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 804.42 and 280.60 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 804.42 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/804.42 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 804.42 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 225,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,720.25/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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