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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 794.70 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 794.70 and 273 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 794.70 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/794.70 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 794.70 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 216,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,953.10/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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