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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 796.37 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 796.37 and 256.53 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 796.37 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/796.37 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 796.37 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 204,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,291.51/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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