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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 793.22 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 793.22 and 272.74 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 793.22 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/793.22 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 793.22 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 216,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,342.82/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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