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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 796.58 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 796.58 and 257.24 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 796.58 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/796.58 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 796.58 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 204,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,906.97/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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