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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 792.36 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 792.36 and 254.58 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 792.36 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/792.36 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 792.36 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 201,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,719.01/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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