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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 794.06 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 794.06 and 255.68 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 794.06 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/794.06 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 794.06 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 203,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,025.26/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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