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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 794.10 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 794.10 and 255.26 is: 383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 794.10 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/794.10 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 794.10 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 202,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,701.97/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.02

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