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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 794.72 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 794.72 and 273.74 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 794.72 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/794.72 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 794.72 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 217,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,543.36/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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