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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 800.37 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 800.37 and 273.33 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 800.37 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/800.37 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 800.37 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 218,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,765.13/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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