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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.99 and 256.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.99 and 256.00 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.99 = 256.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.99 = 256.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.99 × 256.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 203,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,520.07/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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