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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 794.78 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 794.78 and 256.14 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 794.78 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/794.78 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 794.78 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 203,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,573.67/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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