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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 794.85 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 794.85 and 252.12 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 794.85 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/794.85 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 794.85 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 200,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,395.15/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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