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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 791.13 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 791.13 and 283.75 is: 425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 791.13 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/791.13 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 791.13 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 224,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,483.14/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.84

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