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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 795.65 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 795.65 and 256.43 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 795.65 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/795.65 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 795.65 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 204,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,023.27/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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