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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 795.24 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 795.24 and 256.12 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 795.24 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/795.24 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 795.24 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 203,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,676.87/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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