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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 805.52 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 805.52 and 276.76 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 805.52 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/805.52 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 805.52 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 222,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,935.72/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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