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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.43, 789.30 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.43, 789.30 and 283.02 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.43 : 789.30 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.43/789.30 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.43x = 789.30 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.43x = 223,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,387.69/526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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