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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 796.92 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 796.92 and 257.18 is: 386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 796.92 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/796.92 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 796.92 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 204,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,948.38/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.04

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