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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 796.46 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 796.46 and 257.12 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 796.46 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/796.46 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 796.46 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 204,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,784.51/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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