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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 794.06 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 794.06 and 269.70 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 794.06 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/794.06 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 794.06 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 214,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,152.66/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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