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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.56 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.56 and 283.76 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.56 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.56 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.56 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 224,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,329.31/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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