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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 789.86 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 789.86 and 283.02 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 789.86 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/789.86 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 789.86 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 223,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,546.18/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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