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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 795.27 and 256.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 795.27 and 256.39 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 795.27 = 256.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/795.27 = 256.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 795.27 × 256.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 203,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,899.28/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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