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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 793.76 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 793.76 and 251.64 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 793.76 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/793.76 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 793.76 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 199,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,741.77/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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