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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 794.05 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 794.05 and 255.37 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 794.05 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/794.05 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 794.05 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 202,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,776.55/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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