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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 792.67 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 792.67 and 255.18 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 792.67 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/792.67 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 792.67 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 202,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,273.53/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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