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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 799.29 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 799.29 and 255.14 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 799.29 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/799.29 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 799.29 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 203,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,926.85/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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