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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 789.84 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 789.84 and 283.56 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 789.84 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/789.84 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 789.84 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 223,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,967.03/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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