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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 801.03 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 801.03 and 274.10 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 801.03 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/801.03 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 801.03 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 219,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,558.32/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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