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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 794.54 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 794.54 and 255.60 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 794.54 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/794.54 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 794.54 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 203,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,085.06/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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