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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.63, 791.75 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.63, 791.75 and 254.92 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.63 : 791.75 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.63/791.75 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.63x = 791.75 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.63x = 201,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,827.68/528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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