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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 796.22 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 796.22 and 274.14 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 796.22 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/796.22 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 796.22 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 218,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,274.38/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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