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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 795.84 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 795.84 and 273.89 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 795.84 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/795.84 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 795.84 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 217,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,972.62/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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