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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.10 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.10 and 269.57 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.10 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.10 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.10 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 214,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065.54/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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