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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 794.76 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 794.76 and 255.91 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 794.76 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/794.76 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 794.76 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 203,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,387.03/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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