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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 793.96 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 793.96 and 255.38 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 793.96 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/793.96 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 793.96 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 202,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,761.50/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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