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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 792.42 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 792.42 and 254.35 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 792.42 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/792.42 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 792.42 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 201,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,552.03/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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