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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 793.40 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 793.40 and 255.03 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 793.40 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/793.40 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 793.40 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 202,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,340.80/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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