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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 796.06 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 796.06 and 274.04 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 796.06 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/796.06 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 796.06 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 218,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,152.28/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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