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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 794.04 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 794.04 and 255.61 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 794.04 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/794.04 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 794.04 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 202,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,964.56/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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