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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 800.45 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 800.45 and 273.80 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 800.45 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/800.45 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 800.45 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 219,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,164.87/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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