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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792.48 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792.48 and 254.22 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792.48 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792.48 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792.48 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 201,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,464.27/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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