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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 794.16 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 794.16 and 272.64 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 794.16 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/794.16 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 794.16 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 216,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,519.78/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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