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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 791.19 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 791.19 and 283.93 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 791.19 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/791.19 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 791.19 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 224,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,643.62/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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