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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.07, 790.01 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.07, 790.01 and 282.75 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.07 : 790.01 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.07/790.01 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.07x = 790.01 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.07x = 223,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,373.91/526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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