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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 790.31 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 790.31 and 283.69 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 790.31 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/790.31 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 790.31 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 224,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,203.04/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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