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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 790.61 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 790.61 and 283.67 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 790.61 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/790.61 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 790.61 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 224,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,272.34/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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