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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 804.99 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 804.99 and 276.91 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 804.99 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/804.99 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 804.99 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 222,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,909.78/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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