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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 795.53 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 795.53 and 270.03 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 795.53 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/795.53 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 795.53 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 214,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,815.62/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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