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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.08, 795.92 and 256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.08, 795.92 and 256.67 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.08 : 795.92 = 256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.08/795.92 = 256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.08x = 795.92 × 256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.08x = 204,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,283.52/531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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