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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 800.73 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 800.73 and 273.75 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 800.73 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/800.73 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 800.73 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 219,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,199.84/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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