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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 792.92 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 792.92 and 255.28 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 792.92 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/792.92 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 792.92 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 202,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,416.62/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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