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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 795.09 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 795.09 and 256.70 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 795.09 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/795.09 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 795.09 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 204,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,099.60/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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