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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 795.15 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 795.15 and 256.07 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 795.15 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/795.15 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 795.15 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 203,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,616.05/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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