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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 795.81 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 795.81 and 270.62 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 795.81 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/795.81 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 795.81 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 215,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,362.10/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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