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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 792.69 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 792.69 and 250.56 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 792.69 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/792.69 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 792.69 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 198,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,616.41/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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