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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 795.35 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 795.35 and 256.82 is: 385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 795.35 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/795.35 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 795.35 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 204,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,256.53/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.00

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