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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.64 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.64 and 283.98 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.64 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.64 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.64 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 224,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,809.93/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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