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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 796 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 796 and 257.03 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 796 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/796 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 796 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 204,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,595.88/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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