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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 795.99 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 795.99 and 257.04 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 795.99 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/795.99 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 795.99 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 204,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,601.27/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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