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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.14 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.14 and 256.92 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.14 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.14 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.14 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 204,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,544.29/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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