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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 794.84 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 794.84 and 269.76 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 794.84 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/794.84 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 794.84 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 214,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,411.72/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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