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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 796.26 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 796.26 and 253.30 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 796.26 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/796.26 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 796.26 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 201,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,692.66/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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