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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.09 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.09 and 256.01 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.09 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.09 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.09 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 203,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,550.99/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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