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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 793.42 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 793.42 and 255.54 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 793.42 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/793.42 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 793.42 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 202,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,747.22/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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