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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.77 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.77 and 255.39 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.77 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.77 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.77 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 202,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,720.92/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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