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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.40, 789.60 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.40, 789.60 and 283.04 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.40 : 789.60 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.40/789.60 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.40x = 789.60 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.40x = 223,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,488.38/526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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