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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 796.37 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 796.37 and 257.03 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 796.37 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/796.37 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 796.37 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 204,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,689.70/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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