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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.95 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.95 and 272.50 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.95 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.95 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.95 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 216,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,351.38/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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