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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 794.55 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 794.55 and 255.96 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 794.55 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/794.55 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 794.55 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 203,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,373.02/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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