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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.87 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.87 and 255.13 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.87 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.87 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.87 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 202,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,537.43/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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