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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 790.03 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 790.03 and 283.69 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 790.03 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/790.03 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 790.03 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 224,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,123.61/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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