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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.79, 793.40 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.79, 793.40 and 255.13 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.79 : 793.40 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.79/793.40 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.79x = 793.40 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.79x = 202,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,420.14/528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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