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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 800.94 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 800.94 and 273.84 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 800.94 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/800.94 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 800.94 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 219,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,329.41/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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