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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.95, 800.80 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.95, 800.80 and 273.82 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.95 : 800.80 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.95/800.80 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.95x = 800.80 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.95x = 219,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,274.90/533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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