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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 795.41 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 795.41 and 256.20 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 795.41 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/795.41 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 795.41 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 203,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,785.74/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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