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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 796.13 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 796.13 and 256.47 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 796.13 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/796.13 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 796.13 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 204,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,180.16/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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