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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 795.92 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 795.92 and 256.68 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 795.92 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/795.92 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 795.92 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 204,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,295.46/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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