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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.63, 800.40 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.63, 800.40 and 273.46 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.63 : 800.40 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.63/800.40 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.63x = 800.40 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.63x = 218,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,877.38/533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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