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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 798.93 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 798.93 and 272.95 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 798.93 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/798.93 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 798.93 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 218,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,067.94/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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