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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.24, 795.80 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.24, 795.80 and 256.52 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.24 : 795.80 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.24/795.80 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.24x = 795.80 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.24x = 204,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,138.62/531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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