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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 795.16 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 795.16 and 269.38 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 795.16 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/795.16 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 795.16 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 214,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,200.20/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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