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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 796.28 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 796.28 and 253.37 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 796.28 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/796.28 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 796.28 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 201,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,754.19/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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