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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 799.56 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 799.56 and 273 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 799.56 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/799.56 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 799.56 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 218,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279.88/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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