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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 793.46 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 793.46 and 254.87 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 793.46 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/793.46 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 793.46 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 202,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,229.15/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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