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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 790.49 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 790.49 and 283.50 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 790.49 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/790.49 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 790.49 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 224,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,104.62/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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