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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 791.98 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 791.98 and 254.05 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 791.98 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/791.98 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 791.98 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 201,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,199.90/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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