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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.50, 795.68 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.50, 795.68 and 270.40 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.50 : 795.68 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.50/795.68 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.50x = 795.68 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.50x = 215,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,146.54/530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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