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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.89 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.89 and 269.79 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.89 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.89 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.89 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 214,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,453.34/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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