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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.87, 800.12 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.87, 800.12 and 273.65 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.87 : 800.12 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.87/800.12 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.87x = 800.12 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.87x = 218,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,953.47/533.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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