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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 793 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 793 and 254.94 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 793 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/793 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 793 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 202,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,167.42/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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