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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 795.29 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 795.29 and 270.14 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 795.29 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/795.29 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 795.29 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 214,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,834.31/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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