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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.40 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.40 and 270.28 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.40 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.40 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.40 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 214,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,980.71/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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