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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 792.22 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 792.22 and 254.43 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 792.22 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/792.22 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 792.22 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 201,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,564.53/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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