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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.36 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.36 and 273.51 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.36 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.36 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.36 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 218,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,905.10/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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