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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 794.33 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 794.33 and 269.40 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 794.33 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/794.33 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 794.33 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 213,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,991.16/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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