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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 795.45 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 795.45 and 273.50 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 795.45 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/795.45 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 795.45 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 217,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,555.58/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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