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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 793.59 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 793.59 and 255.07 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 793.59 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/793.59 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 793.59 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 202,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,421.00/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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