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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 792.48 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 792.48 and 253.59 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 792.48 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/792.48 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 792.48 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 200,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,965.00/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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