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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.43, 800.33 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.43, 800.33 and 276.75 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.43 : 800.33 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.43/800.33 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.43x = 800.33 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.43x = 221,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,489.94/533.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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