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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.62 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.62 and 255.88 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.62 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.62 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.62 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 203,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,327.37/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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