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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 795.83 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 795.83 and 257.04 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 795.83 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/795.83 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 795.83 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 204,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,558.86/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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