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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 792.30 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 792.30 and 254.36 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 792.30 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/792.30 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 792.30 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 201,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,529.43/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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