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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.69 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.69 and 299.18 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.69 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.69 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.69 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 238,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,054.53/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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