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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 789.88 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 789.88 and 283.28 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 789.88 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/789.88 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 789.88 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 223,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,757.21/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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