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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.81 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.81 and 256.06 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.81 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.81 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.81 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 203,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,520.68/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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