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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 790.43 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 790.43 and 283.30 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 790.43 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/790.43 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 790.43 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 223,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,927.82/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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