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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 788.38 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 788.38 and 282.60 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 788.38 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/788.38 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 788.38 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 222,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,796.19/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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