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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 792.76 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 792.76 and 254.51 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 792.76 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/792.76 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 792.76 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 201,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,769.37/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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