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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.76 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.76 and 270.64 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.76 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.76 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.76 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 215,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,364.49/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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