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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.47, 798.72 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.47, 798.72 and 272.91 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.47 : 798.72 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.47/798.72 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.47x = 798.72 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.47x = 217,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,974.68/533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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