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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 791.78 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 791.78 and 250.49 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 791.78 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/791.78 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 791.78 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 198,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,333.70/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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