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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 796.23 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 796.23 and 256.91 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 796.23 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/796.23 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 796.23 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 204,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,555.47/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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