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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 795.10 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 795.10 and 256.20 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 795.10 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/795.10 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 795.10 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 203,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,704.62/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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