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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 790.44 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 790.44 and 283.35 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 790.44 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/790.44 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 790.44 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 223,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971.17/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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