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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 789.48 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 789.48 and 283.10 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 789.48 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/789.48 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 789.48 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 223,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,497.84/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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