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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.08 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.08 and 255.54 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.08 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.08 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.08 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 202,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,919.20/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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