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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 793.94 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 793.94 and 255.35 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 793.94 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/793.94 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 793.94 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 202,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,733.29/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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