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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 791.94 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 791.94 and 254.06 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 791.94 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/791.94 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 791.94 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 201,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,200.28/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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