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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 792.86 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 792.86 and 255.14 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 792.86 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/792.86 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 792.86 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 202,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,290.30/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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