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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.55, 793.02 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.55, 793.02 and 254.86 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.55 : 793.02 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.55/793.02 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.55x = 793.02 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.55x = 202,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,109.08/528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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