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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 791.55 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 791.55 and 254.77 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 791.55 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/791.55 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 791.55 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 201,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,663.19/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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