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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 796.10 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 796.10 and 256.77 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 796.10 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/796.10 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 796.10 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 204,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,413.31/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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