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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 795.33 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 795.33 and 256.32 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 795.33 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/795.33 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 795.33 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 203,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,858.99/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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