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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 793.73 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 793.73 and 269.32 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 793.73 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/793.73 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 793.73 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 213,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,768.67/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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