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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 791.85 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 791.85 and 253.98 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 791.85 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/791.85 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 791.85 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 201,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,114.06/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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