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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 794.86 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 794.86 and 269.88 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 794.86 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/794.86 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 794.86 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 214,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.82/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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