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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 795.32 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 795.32 and 270.10 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 795.32 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/795.32 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 795.32 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 214,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,816.59/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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