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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 793.81 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 793.81 and 269.40 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 793.81 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/793.81 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 793.81 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 213,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,849.69/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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