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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 793.52 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 793.52 and 254.92 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 793.52 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/793.52 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 793.52 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 202,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,284.12/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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