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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.72 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.72 and 256.46 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.72 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.72 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.72 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 204,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,066.37/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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