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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.04 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.04 and 270.20 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.04 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.04 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.04 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 214,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,819.81/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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