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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 790.38 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 790.38 and 283.25 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 790.38 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/790.38 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 790.38 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 223,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,871.18/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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