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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 792.36 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 792.36 and 254.55 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 792.36 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/792.36 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 792.36 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 201,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,695.24/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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