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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.43 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.43 and 256.42 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.43 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.43 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.43 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 203,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,964.16/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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