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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 793.24 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 793.24 and 255.07 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 793.24 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/793.24 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 793.24 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 202,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,332.36/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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