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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.37 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.37 and 254.93 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.37 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.37 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.37 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 202,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,250.56/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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