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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.51, 795.79 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.51, 795.79 and 270.95 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.51 : 795.79 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.51/795.79 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.51x = 795.79 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.51x = 215,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,618.62/531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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