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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 794.87 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 794.87 and 256.03 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 794.87 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/794.87 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 794.87 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 203,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,509.93/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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