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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 794.73 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 794.73 and 269.75 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 794.73 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/794.73 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 794.73 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 214,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,378.42/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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