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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 792.93 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 792.93 and 254.63 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 792.93 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/792.93 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 792.93 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 201,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,899.16/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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