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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 794.07 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 794.07 and 255.69 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 794.07 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/794.07 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 794.07 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 203,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,035.76/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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