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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 793.76 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 793.76 and 255.52 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 793.76 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/793.76 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 793.76 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 202,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,821.56/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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