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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.27, 795.98 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.27, 795.98 and 299.35 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.27 : 795.98 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.27/795.98 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.27x = 795.98 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.27x = 238,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,272.20/530.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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