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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.43 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.43 and 255.34 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.43 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.43 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.43 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 202,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,589.17/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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