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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 795.69 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 795.69 and 252.68 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 795.69 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/795.69 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 795.69 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 201,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,055.45/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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