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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.97 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.97 and 256.02 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.97 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.97 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.97 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 203,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,528.22/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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