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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.18 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.18 and 270.10 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.18 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.18 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.18 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 214,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,780.12/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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