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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 793.64 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 793.64 and 255.08 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 793.64 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/793.64 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 793.64 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 202,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,441.69/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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