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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 791.86 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 791.86 and 253.96 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 791.86 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/791.86 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 791.86 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 201,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,100.77/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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