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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 791.87 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 791.87 and 284.29 is: 426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 791.87 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/791.87 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 791.87 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 225,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,117.32/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.70

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