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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.03, 796.01 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.03, 796.01 and 256.80 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.03 : 796.01 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.03/796.01 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.03x = 796.01 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.03x = 204,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,414.08/531.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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