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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 793.47 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 793.47 and 255.30 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 793.47 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/793.47 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 793.47 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 202,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574.62/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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