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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.50 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.50 and 256.34 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.50 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.50 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.50 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 203,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,918.47/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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