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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 799.55 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 799.55 and 272.30 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 799.55 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/799.55 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 799.55 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 217,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,714.66/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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