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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.48 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.48 and 257.14 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.48 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.48 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.48 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 204,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,549.73/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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