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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.51, 794.43 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.51, 794.43 and 255.63 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.51 : 794.43 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.51/794.43 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.51x = 794.43 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.51x = 203,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,080.14/529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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