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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 806.16 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 806.16 and 280.64 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 806.16 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/806.16 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 806.16 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 226,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,240.74/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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