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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 796.20 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 796.20 and 256.40 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 796.20 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/796.20 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 796.20 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 204,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,145.68/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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