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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 796.65 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 796.65 and 257.08 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 796.65 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/796.65 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 796.65 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 204,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,802.78/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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