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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 793.92 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 793.92 and 256.08 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 793.92 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/793.92 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 793.92 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 203,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,307.03/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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