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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 800.92 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 800.92 and 273.79 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 800.92 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/800.92 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 800.92 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 219,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,283.89/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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