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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.33 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.33 and 254.12 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.33 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.33 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.33 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 201,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,346.90/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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