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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 791.69 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 791.69 and 254.61 is: 381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 791.69 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/791.69 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 791.69 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 201,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,570.92/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.35

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