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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 795 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 795 and 255.66 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 795 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/795 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 795 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 203,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,249.70/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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