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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 793.76 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 793.76 and 255.11 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 793.76 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/793.76 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 793.76 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 202,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,496.63/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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