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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 792.79 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 792.79 and 254.34 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 792.79 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/792.79 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 792.79 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 201,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,637.57/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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