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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 804.90 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 804.90 and 276.78 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 804.90 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/804.90 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 804.90 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 222,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,780.22/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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