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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 794.16 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 794.16 and 269.55 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 794.16 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/794.16 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 794.16 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 214,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065.83/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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