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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 800.61 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 800.61 and 273.45 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 800.61 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/800.61 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 800.61 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 218,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,927.30/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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