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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 793.46 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 793.46 and 255.11 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 793.46 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/793.46 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 793.46 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 202,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,416.25/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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