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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.20, 797.95 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.20, 797.95 and 254.40 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.20 : 797.95 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.20/797.95 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.20x = 797.95 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.20x = 202,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,996.98/532.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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