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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.95, 797.34 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.95, 797.34 and 257.58 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.95 : 797.34 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.95/797.34 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.95x = 797.34 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.95x = 205,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,373.56/530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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