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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 800.49 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 800.49 and 273.91 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 800.49 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/800.49 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 800.49 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 219,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,258.21/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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