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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.58 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.58 and 273.24 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.58 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.58 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.58 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 217,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,111.04/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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