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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 795.47 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 795.47 and 270.35 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 795.47 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/795.47 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 795.47 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 215,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,049.99/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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