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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 795.29 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 795.29 and 274.35 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 795.29 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/795.29 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 795.29 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 218,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,186.44/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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