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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 804.28 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 804.28 and 280.11 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 804.28 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/804.28 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 804.28 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 225,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,286.17/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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