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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 792.54 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 792.54 and 254.43 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 792.54 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/792.54 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 792.54 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 201,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,645.95/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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