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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 794.14 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 794.14 and 255.42 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 794.14 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/794.14 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 794.14 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 202,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,838.60/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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