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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 792.81 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 792.81 and 254.52 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 792.81 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/792.81 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 792.81 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 201,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,786.00/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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