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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 791.63 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 791.63 and 250.34 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 791.63 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/791.63 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 791.63 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 198,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,175.40/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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