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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 795.44 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 795.44 and 270.81 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 795.44 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/795.44 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 795.44 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 215,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,413.78/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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