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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 794 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 794 and 255.66 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 794 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/794 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 794 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 202,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,994.04/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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