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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 792.78 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 792.78 and 254.68 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 792.78 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/792.78 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 792.78 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 201,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,905.21/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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