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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.33 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.33 and 270.27 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.33 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.33 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.33 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 214,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,953.84/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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