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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.90, 799.32 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.90, 799.32 and 273 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.90 : 799.32 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.90/799.32 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.90x = 799.32 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.90x = 218,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,214.36/532.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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