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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.58 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.58 and 255.10 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.58 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.58 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.58 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 202,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,442.26/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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