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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 805.04 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 805.04 and 276.38 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 805.04 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/805.04 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 805.04 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 222,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,495.60/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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