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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 796.02 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 796.02 and 256.86 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 796.02 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/796.02 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 796.02 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 204,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,465.70/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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