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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.08 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.08 and 254.64 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.08 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.08 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.08 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 201,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,949.89/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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