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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.60 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.60 and 270.39 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.60 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.60 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.60 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 215,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,122.28/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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