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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 793.44 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 793.44 and 251.06 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 793.44 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/793.44 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 793.44 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 199,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,201.05/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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