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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 794.54 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 794.54 and 255.82 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 794.54 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/794.54 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 794.54 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 203,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,259.22/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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