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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 795.96 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 795.96 and 270.84 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 795.96 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/795.96 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 795.96 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 215,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,577.81/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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