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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.88 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.88 and 269.79 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.88 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.88 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.88 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 214,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,450.68/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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