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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.62 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.62 and 283.53 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.62 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.62 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.62 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 224,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,164.49/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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