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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.15 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.15 and 266.76 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.15 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.15 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.15 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 212,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,114.21/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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