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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 795.64 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 795.64 and 249.53 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 795.64 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/795.64 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 795.64 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 198,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,532.71/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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