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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.66 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.66 and 274.60 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.66 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.66 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.66 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 218,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,488.24/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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