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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 800.76 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 800.76 and 273.89 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 800.76 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/800.76 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 800.76 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 219,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,316.15/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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