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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 793.23 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 793.23 and 254.09 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 793.23 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/793.23 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 793.23 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 201,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,551.81/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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