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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 793.67 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 793.67 and 255.17 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 793.67 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/793.67 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 793.67 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 202,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,520.77/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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