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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 794.41 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 794.41 and 269.45 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 794.41 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/794.41 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 794.41 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 214,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,050.17/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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