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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 793.38 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 793.38 and 255.24 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 793.38 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/793.38 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 793.38 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 202,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,502.31/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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