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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 800.72 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 800.72 and 277.14 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 800.72 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/800.72 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 800.72 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 221,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,910.16/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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