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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.48 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.48 and 270.12 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.48 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.48 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.48 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 214,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,875.06/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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