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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 801.31 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 801.31 and 273.84 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 801.31 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/801.31 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 801.31 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 219,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,427.55/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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