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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 792.87 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 792.87 and 254.86 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 792.87 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/792.87 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 792.87 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 202,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,070.85/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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