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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 800.68 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 800.68 and 273.05 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 800.68 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/800.68 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 800.68 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 218,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,620.99/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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