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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 793.51 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 793.51 and 269.88 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 793.51 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/793.51 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 793.51 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 214,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,151.13/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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