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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 792.79 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 792.79 and 254.49 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 792.79 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/792.79 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 792.79 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 201,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,757.98/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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