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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 790.92 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 790.92 and 283.60 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 790.92 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/790.92 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 790.92 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 224,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,304.91/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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