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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 790.14 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 790.14 and 283.56 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 790.14 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/790.14 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 790.14 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 224,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,052.10/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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