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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 793.98 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 793.98 and 273 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 793.98 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/793.98 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 793.98 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 216,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,756.54/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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