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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 793.04 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 793.04 and 254.80 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 793.04 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/793.04 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 793.04 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 202,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,066.59/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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