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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 788.79 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 788.79 and 283.14 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 788.79 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/788.79 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 788.79 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 223,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,338.00/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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