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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.75, 794.72 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.75, 794.72 and 269.64 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.75 : 794.72 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.75/794.72 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.75x = 794.72 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.75x = 214,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,288.30/529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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