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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 793.76 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 793.76 and 255.13 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 793.76 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/793.76 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 793.76 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 202,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,511.99/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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